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Summary

Sam originates from the Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard'. It has evolved through various languages, including Hebrew and Latin, and is commonly used as a diminutive form in English. The name carries a friendly connotation and has biblical significance through the figure of Samuel. Sam has gained popularity since the 19th century and is associated with several notable individuals.

The name Sam is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sam has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sam' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 74th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 133rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 220th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 357th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 422nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 468th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 607th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1594th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2178th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3455th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5736th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10206th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10898th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7727th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sam' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.